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Delta Launches New LAX- Brisbane, Australia Service

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Delta announced they’ll be launching brand new service from 3x per week from Los Angeles (LAX) to Brisbane, Australia starting on December 4, 2024, This complements Delta’s current service to the South Pacific which includes nonstop service LAX to Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Tahiti. Per Delta, Delta is building on its largest-ever winter…

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New Marriott Promotion: 1,000 Bonus Points and Double Night Credits

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Marriott Bonvoy announced its newest global promotion where members can earn 1,000 bonus points plus 1 additional night credit each night. This is valid for stays for paid stays from February 13 through April 29, 2024. Earn 1,000 bonus points and 1 bonus Elite Night Credit each night. Register now, then earn from February 13…

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Hyatt Adding 35+ Hotels to Luxury Portfolio by 2025

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Hyatt announced plans to add 35+ luxury hotels/resorts grow by 2025, as Hyatt continues to grow its luxury portfolio. Much of this growth falls under Hyatt’s Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Thompson, Andaz, and Alila hotel brands. Per Hyatt, While maintaining its asset-light approach, Hyatt has doubled the number of luxury rooms, tripled the number of resort rooms,…

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World of Hyatt Adds New Milestones Rewards, Updates Guest of Honor

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Hyatt announced they’ll be making changes to the World of Hyatt program starting on January 1, 2024. Hyatt will be updating the Milestone Rewards choices, as well as making changes to Guest of Honor bookings. Here’s what’s new for World of Hyatt Members in 2024: More Milestones & Rewards: Members will be recognized more frequently…

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Delta SkyMiles Medallion Program Changes

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Earlier this month Delta Air Lines announced they’d be making some adjustments to SkyMiles Medallion program, which will take affect next year. Below is a rundown of the latest changes announced. More Accessible Medallion Status Requirements To make the requirements for achieving 2025 Medallion Status more accessible, Delta has reduced the number of Medallion Qualification…

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Southwest Airlines New International Flights Added

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Southwest Airlines has extended its schedule through Nov. 5, 2022, and added several new routes this time around. Most of the new international routes are being served from Orlando. Additionally, the airline has grown to a record high of 4,526 departures. Southwest Arlines will be adding new nonstop service from Orlando, Florida, beginning June 4, 2024 to:…

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JetBlue Status Match for Delta Medallions

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JetBlue has announced a status match for Delta Medallion members who may be looking to jump ship, after Delta announced major changes to the SkyMiles Medallion program starting next year. Details of the JetBlue Status Match for Delta Medallions:  For a limited time, Delta SkyMiles Medallions can join the JetBlue family with an exclusive offer…

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Rumor: Delta Switching to Revenue Based Loyalty in 2025

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Delta will be making some big changes to their SkyMiles program which will be announced on September 14th, so we’ll have to wait till next week for the official announcement. However, per an internal source, Delta does plan to switch to a revenue based loyalty program, which will completely eliminate Medallion Qualification Miles MQMs. These…

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Delta Launches Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) Service

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Delta announced they’ll be launching new service from Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo-Haneda (HND) starting on on Oct. 28, 2023. Prior to the pandemic, Delta used to offer service from Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo-Narita (NRT) but that was discontinued, so it’s great to see Delta bringing back service to Tokyo. Per Delta, Delta will launch a…

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New Marriott Promotion: Earn 1,500 Bonus Points Per Stay + More

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Marriott Bonvoy announced its newest global promotion where members can earn 1,500 bonus points on each stay plus an additional 3,000 bonus points for every three hotel brands. This is valid for stays from September 12 through December 6, 2023. Register now, then earn from September 12 through December 6, 2023. Registration ends November 22, 2023.…

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American Airlines Adds Several New International Routes

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American Airlines announced it will be launching several new international routes next summer. American Airlines will add flights to three new European cities in 2024 — Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH); Nice, France (NCE); and Naples, Italy (NAP) — starting next summer. Per American Airlines, American will add new nonstop service to Europe, with flights from Philadelphia…

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World of Hyatt Cardmembers: Earn 20% Points Back at Independent Brands

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World of Hyatt has announced its latest promotion for World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers. This new offer runs from July 11 through September 17, 2023, where cardmembers will 20% of redeemed points back as Bonus Points Only at Hyatt’s independent collection brands. Per Hyatt, From July 11 through September 17, 2023, World of Hyatt Credit…

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